Season 1999-2000

63RD SEASON

SEASON REPORT

The 1999-2000 season proved to be a mixed one. The 1st team reached the last eight of the Sussex Junior Cup, the semi-finals of the Hastings F A Junior Cup and were in with a chance of promotion until the last few weeks of the season. The second team progressed to the semi-finals of the Hastings F A Lower Divisions Cup but only avoided relegation on goal difference while the third team continued the aim of bringing young players to the club.

1ST TEAM

Due to cup commitments and losing several matches to the weather, the 1st team only played two league games before 22nd January. With the successful runs in the Sussex Junior Cup and Hastings Junior Cup, they ended the season playing only one less match in cup competitions than in the entire league programme. This undoubtedly caught up with the side when points dropped at the end of the season, particularly against Punnetts Town and Robertsbridge United, cost the team promotion.

The season was an enjoyable one for the first team and in reaching the last eight of the Sussex Junior Cup out of an original entry of over one hundred and sixty teams, progressed the furthest in a County Cup competition since the club won the Junior Cup in 1963-64. Victories were achieved against Robsack Raiders (11-1), Westfield III (5-0 after a 3-3 draw), Langney Sports III (4-2), Grenadier (5-3) and Ansty Rangers II (3-2) before losing 2-0 to a very useful Faygate United side.

The club were fortunate to obtain sponsorship from Rush, Witt and Wilson, the local estate agent who kindly provided the first team with a new kit.

Photographs taken before the home match with Hampden Park Athletic…..

Icklesham Recreation Ground – Saturday, 11th March 2000

Photographs taken before the Hastings F A Junior Cup Semi-Final v Battle Rangers…..

Battle Recreation Ground – Saturday, 18th March 2000

Adam Bourne was leading goal scorer with 18 goals closely followed by Karl Tarrant who netted 16 times. There were joint winners of both the Players’ Player of the Year award in Pete Gumbrell and Shane Mitchell and the Manager’s Player of the Year award in Andy Meredith and Karl Tarrant.

1ST TEAM PLAYING RECORD

DATEOPPONENTSVENUECOMPETITIONRESULTGOAL SCORERS
14/8/1999Heathfield HotspursAwayFriendly2 – 1Mike Beaumont, James Laverton
17/8/1999ClaverhamAwayFriendly1 – 1Gavin Stace
25/8/1999Robin HoodHomeFriendly1 – 1Karl Tarrant
11/9/1999Hampden Park AthleticAwayLeague1 – 2Adam Bourne
18/9/1999Robsack RaidersHomeSussex Junior Cup 1st Round11 – 1Mark Taylor 3, James Laverton 3, Pete Gumbrell 2, Iain Curry (pen), Adam Bourne, Dave Southall (pen)
25/9/1999Broomfield IIAwayA F A Intermediate Cup Extra Preliminary Round0 – 2
2/10/1999Westfield IIIHomeSussex Junior Cup 2nd Round3 – 3 *Karl Tarrant, James Laverton, Own Goal
9/10/1999Old CentmodiansHomeLeeford Place Challenge Cup 1st Round1 – 2Steve Baker
16/10/1999Westfield IIIAwaySussex Junior Cup 2nd Round Replay5 – 0Dave Southall 3, Ryan Bull, Karl Tarrant
23/10/1999BurwashAwaySuper Stitch 86 Challenge Cup 1st Round3 – 1Karl Tarrant 2, Mike Beaumont
30/10/1999Bexhill Amateur Athletic ClubAwayLeague1 – 1Sacha Patterson
6/11/1999Langney Sports IIIAwaySussex Junior Cup 3rd Round4 – 2Adam Bourne 2, Mike Beaumont, Karl Tarrant
13/11/1999TicehurstAwaySuper Stitch 86 Challenge Cup 2nd Round0 – 2
20/11/1999ClaverhamAwayHastings F A Junior Cup 1st Round5 – 4Adam Bourne 2, Mike Beaumont, Jamie Deroe, Bob Baker
27/11/1999FrantAwayHastings F A Junior Cup 2nd Round4 – 2Pete Gumbrell, Dave Southall, Adam Bourne, Own Goal
4/12/1999GrenadierHomeSussex Junior Cup 4th Round5 – 3Adam Bourne 2, Iain Curry 2, Karl Tarrant
8/1/2000Ansty Rangers IIHomeSussex Junior Cup 5th Round3 – 2Dave Southall, Iain Curry, Steve Baker
15/1/2000Ninfield UnitedAwayHastings F A Junior Cup 3rd Round1 – 1 #Karl Tarrant
22/1/2000Robertsbridge UnitedHomeLeague3 – 0Jamie Deroe 2, Karl Tarrant
29/1/2000Hollington United IIHomeLeague1 – 3Steve Baker
5/2/2000Faygate UnitedHomeSussex Junior Cup 6th Round0 – 2
26/2/2000ClaverhamHomeLeague7 – 0Karl Tarrant 3, Iain Curry, Mike Beaumont, Adam Bourne, Tony Mitchell
4/3/2000ClaverhamAwayLeague5 – 1Karl Tarrant 4, Adam Bourne
11/3/2000Hampden Park AthleticHomeLeague2 – 0Karl Tarrant, Adam Bourne
18/3/2000Battle RangersAwayHastings F A Junior Cup Semi-Final0 – 2
1/4/2000Punnetts TownHomeLeague6 – 1Adam Bourne 3, Kabir Breathen 2, Steve Baker
8/4/2000Willingdon Athletic IIAwayLeague4 – 1Adam Bourne 3, Mark Taylor
11/4/2000Battle RangersAwayLeague2 – 1Steve Baker, Simon Corke
15/4/2000Battle RangersHomeLeague0 – 1
19/4/2000Hollington United IIAwayLeague0 – 4
22/4/2000Willingdon Athletic IIHomeLeague3 – 1Mark Taylor, Kabir Breathen, Martin Tytherleigh
29/4/2000Punnetts TownAwayLeague3 – 3Kabir Breathen 2, Bob Baker
3/5/2000Robertsbridge UnitedAwayLeague2 – 4Iain Curry, Mike Beaumont
6/5/2000Bexhill Amateur Athletic ClubHomeLeague3 – 1Dave Southall 2, James Laverton

2ND TEAM

With it once again being necessary for the East Sussex League to reorganise the divisions, the second team were moved up to Division Five so it was understandable that they struggled in the league all season, winning only three matches. A further six draws meant the 2nd XI finished level on points with the bottom two sides but thanks to high scoring victories over Sandhurst (8-1) and Blacklands (6-0) avoided relegation on goal difference.

The 2nd team did better in cup games, reaching the semi-final of the Hastings F A Lower Divisions Cup which included a 12-0 victory over Robertsbridge United II in the second round. They suffered from losing players to the first team and also the regular goals of Sacha Patterson who moved to Eastbourne in November and played only one further game. Sacha, despite making only five starts and two substitute appearances, scored 16 goals including 7 in the cup victory at Robertsbridge and was joint leading goal scorer along with Steve Fuller. Duane Daltrey was 2nd XI Manager’s Player of the Year.

2ND TEAM PLAYING RECORD

DATEOPPONENTSVENUECOMPETITIONRESULTGOAL SCORERS
4/9/1999Peche Hill Select IIAwayLeague1 – 1Wayne Bumstead
11/9/1999Firehills SeniorsHomeLeague1 – 2Sacha Patterson
18/9/1999Old Town Eastbourne IIAwayLeague0 – 3
2/10/1999Ninfield United IIAwayLeague4 – 5Sacha Patterson 2, Matt Herrieven, Steve Fuller
9/10/1999Willingdon Athletic IIIAwayLeague3 – 3Danny Juniper, Wayne Bumstead, Steve Fuller
16/10/1999Old Centmodians IIIHomeVaripack Challenge Cup 1st Round4 – 2 *Sacha Patterson, Jamie Deroe, Paul Milton
23/10/1999Sandhurst IIHomeLeague8 – 1Steve Fuller 4, Sacha Patterson 2, Duane Daltrey, Jamie Walker
30/10/1999Hooe SportsHomeRobertsbridge Charity Junior Cup 1st Round1 – 2Tony Mitchell
6/11/1999Robertsbridge United IIAwayHastings F A Lower Divisions Cup 2nd Round12 – 0Sacha Patterson 7, Tony Mitchell 2, Danny Juniper, Jamie Deroe, Paul Milton
13/11/1999Firehills SeniorsAwayLeague0 – 5
20/11/1999Travaux IIAwayVaripack Challenge Cup 2nd Round3 – 2Ian Carter, Duane Daltrey, Steve Fuller
27/11/1999Willingdon Athletic IIIHomeLeague1 – 1Jamie Deroe
4/12/1999BlacklandsAwayLeague6 – 0Steve Fuller 3, Jamie Deroe, Danny Juniper, Tony Mitchell
18/12/1999Heathfield United IIAwayVaripack Challenge Cup 3rd Round1 – 2Steve Fuller
8/1/2000Hellingly HospitalAwayLeague3 – 0Steve Fuller 2, Jamie Deroe
15/1/2000Travaux IIAwayHastings F A Lower Divisions Cup 3rd Round4 – 3Steve Fuller 2, Paul Milton, Tony Mitchell
29/1/2000Peche Hill Select IIHomeLeague0 – 1
5/2/2000Hawkhurst UnitedAwayLeague0 – 2
12/2/2000Ninfield United IIHomeLeague1 – 3Tony Mitchell
19/2/2000BlacklandsHomeLeague1 – 1Duane Daltrey
4/3/2000Bexhill Amateur Athletic Club IIHomeHastings F A Lower Divisions Cup Semi-Final0 – 2
11/3/2000Old Town Eastbourne IIHomeLeague4 – 4Sacha Patterson 2, Duane Daltrey, Tony Mitchell
25/3/2000Hawkhurst UnitedHomeLeague0 – 0
1/4/2000Hellingly HospitalHomeLeague3 – 6Jamie Deroe, Troy Whyborne, Steve Fuller
15/4/2000Sandhurst IIAwayLeague0 – 2

3RD TEAM

It was pleasing that the club was able to reach agreement with Guestling Parish Council to hire the pitch at Guestling Playing Field for the third team to play their home games. Looking at the playing record, the 3rd XI would appear to have had a disappointing season in Division Eight, however the main aims of the side was to bring on and encourage young players who would hopefully be the future of the club and also to provide football for those who simply wanted to enjoy a game on a Saturday afternoon. These aims were achieved this season with the side containing several promising young players who would be pushing for places in the 1st and 2nd teams.

Troy Whyborne top scored with 9 goals, Ashley Bloomfield was Players’ Player of the Season and David Bolton took the Manager’s Player of the Year trophy.

3RD TEAM PLAYING RECORD

DATEOPPONENTSVENUECOMPETITIONRESULTGOAL SCORERS
4/9/1999The Junior Club Tackleway IIAwayLeague2 – 4Danny Juniper 2
11/9/1999Magham Down IIAwayLeague2 – 2Kabir Breathen, Troy Whyborne
18/9/1999Bohemia UnitedHomeLeague6 – 4Kabir Breathen 3, Troy Whyborne 2, Gavin Stace
2/10/1999Hastings Rangers IIHomeLeague2 – 5Steve Bellhouse, Kabir Breathen
9/10/1999Hawkhurst United IIAwayLeague1 – 2Troy Whyborne (pen)
16/10/1999Northiam 75 IIHomeLeague2 – 6Gary Osborn 2
23/10/1999Peche Hill Select IIIHomeLeague2 – 3Troy Whyborne, Andrew Dunlop
6/11/1999Bexhill Amateur Athletic Club IIIAwayLeague1 – 5Troy Whyborne
13/11/1999Hillcrest IIHomeLeague1 – 1Steve Hanks
20/11/1999Heathfield Hotspurs IIAwaySussex Memorials Challenge Cup 2nd Round1 – 9Steve Bellhouse
27/11/1999Hastings Rangers IIAwayLeague0 – 5
4/12/1999The Junior Club Tackleway IIHomeLeague0 – 3
22/1/2000Wadhurst United IIIHomeLeague1 – 2Michael Hambridge
29/1/2000Wadhurst United IIIAwayLeague4 – 2Hugh Sullivan 2, Troy Whyborne 2
5/2/2000Hawkhurst United IIHomeLeague1 – 3Martin Ray
19/2/2000Bexhill Amateur Athletic Club IIIHomeLeague1 – 4Troy Whyborne
4/3/2000Northiam 75 IIAwayLeague2 – 5Martin Ray, Perrie Hart
11/3/2000Peche Hill Select IIIAwayLeague0 – 5
18/3/2000Bohemia UnitedAwayLeague0 – 2
25/3/2000Magham Down IIHomeLeague0 – 4
1/4/2000Hillcrest IIAwayLeague2 – 1Barrie Fletcher, Chris Whitfield

VETERANS

The Veterans had another disappointing year, losing their opening two fixtures to the Junior Club Tackleway Veterans and Hollington United Veterans before a convincing 8-0 win over Hooe Sports in the final match saw them finish in third place in their group.

VETERANS PLAYING RECORD

DATEOPPONENTSVENUECOMPETITIONRESULTGOAL SCORERS
1/9/1999The Junior Club Tackleway VeteransHomeHastings F A Veterans Cup1 – 2Andy Vickers
8/9/1999Hollington United VeteransHomeHastings F A Veterans Cup1 – 3Bob Baker
15/9/1999Hooe Sports VeteransAwayHastings F A Veterans Cup8 – 0Martin Tytherleigh 3, Stuart Adams 2, Pete Gumbrell 2, Andy Vickers

SEASON AWARDS

GENERAL MATTERS

The pre-season bonding expedition had a slight variation this year with a trip to the Isle of Wight where players Mike Beaumont, Ian Carter, Dave Harding and Martin Tytherleigh along with Vic Carter and Vince Fernandez cycled round the island while Bob Baker and David Mayne spent the afternoon at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway!

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